Catherine Kanegeni
Teacher
Abingdon,MD
Summary
A hardworking and reliable special educator with over twenty-five years of related experience and advanced teaching skills. Focused on going above and beyond to support students and to put them in the center. Trained as a teacher, who offers appropriate and relevant pedagogical strategies for the ever-changing populations. Motivated to continue to learn and grow as an educator and facilitator. Organized special educator, successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in the academic setting. Certified and licensed in Maryland and recognized as a highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for specialized instruction, behavior management, and lesson accommodations for students. Exceptional skills in working with teachers, parents, and specialists to meet the educational needs of students.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Educator
Harford County Public Schools
08.2001 - Current
- Teaching high school, 9th to 12th-grade students in inclusion, and general education settings using a co-taught model
- Currently, co-teaching Algebra-1, Geometry, Pre-College Math, Study Skills, and Self-management skills
- Other co-taught subjects taught in past years: Algebra-2; Ramp up Algebra, English; Sciences; Social Studies
- Develops IEPs for students by working closely with teachers, parents, and school administrators
- Improves social/emotional behavioral and self-management development of each student through group activities and personalized instructional strategies
- Meet with parents and guardians to build support for each student's needs
- Teach students important life and personal development skills, including setting appropriate goals and how to advocate for their individual needs
- Balances instruction and work time with opportunities to investigate and explore subjects with hands-on activities
- Maintains order in the classroom by enforcing clear behavioral rules and management strategies
- Uses techniques such as positive reinforcement and behavior modification to educate students on socially acceptable behaviors
- Helps students understand and meet their educational and transitional goals and needs.
- National Education Association (NEA) member.
Special Education Teacher
Care Resources Inc
08.1998 - 06.2001
- Taught elementary, 4th, and 5th-grade special education students in special education settings
- Also, taught high school, 9th to 12th-grade students in inclusion, general education settings using a co-taught model
- Developed IEPs for students by working closely with teachers, parents, and school administrators
- Improved social/emotional behavioral and self-management development of each student through group activities and personalized instructional strategies
- Met with parents and guardians to build support for each student's needs
- Taught students important life and personal development skills, including setting appropriate goals and how to advocate for their individual needs
- Balanced instruction and work time with opportunities to investigate and explore subjects with hands-on activities
- Maintained order in classrooms by enforcing clear behavioral rules and management strategies
- Used techniques such as positive reinforcement and behavior modification to educate students on socially acceptable behaviors
- Helped students understand and meet their educational, personal hygiene, and safety needs.
Special Education Teacher
Charles H. Hickey,Jr
11.1995 - 06.1996
- Taught high school, 9th to 12th-grade teenage boy students within special education settings
- Taught math; reading; writing; functional social studies/science; study skills; functional, executive and self-management skills
- Balanced instruction and work time with opportunities to investigate and explore subjects with hands-on activities
- Prepared students to take and pass their functional state assessments
- Helped students understand and meet their personal educational and safety needs
- Developed IEPs for students by working closely with professionals and students and monitored their progress
- Improved physical development of each student through group activities and personalized exercise strategies
- Taught students important life and personal development skills, including setting appropriate goals and how to advocate for their individual needs
- Maintained order in classrooms by enforcing clear behavioral rules and management strategies
- Used techniques such as positive reinforcement and behavior modification to educate students on socially acceptable behaviors
- Consulted with counselors and other professionals to meet students' needs.
Education
Doctoral Candidate - Curriculum And Instruction
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN12.2023
Masters Plus 30 - Special Populations and Instructional Strategies
Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD01.2020
Master of Science - Special Education
Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD05.1996
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture and Home Economics, Agriculture, Home Economics
Egerton University Main Campus (Njoro )
Njoro, Kenya04.1992
Skills
- Build students' skills
- Document performance
- Manage classroom environments
- Consult with parents
- Establish behavioral rules
- Administer assessments
- Collaborate with professionals
- Case management and Documentation
- Individual Education Plan Expertise
- Instructional Techniques
- Special Needs Education
- Group and Individual Instruction
Certification
Advanced Professional Certificate in special education for middle and high school, Maryland.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Special Educator
Harford County Public Schools
08.2001 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Care Resources Inc
08.1998 - 06.2001
Special Education Teacher
Charles H. Hickey,Jr
11.1995 - 06.1996
Doctoral Candidate - Curriculum And Instruction
American College of Education
Masters Plus 30 - Special Populations and Instructional Strategies
Augustana University
Master of Science - Special Education
Coppin State University
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture and Home Economics, Agriculture, Home Economics
Egerton University Main Campus (Njoro )
Advanced Professional Certificate in special education for middle and high school, Maryland.
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